36C24618R0096-006.pdf

Department of Veteran Affairs VHA Master Specifications (Unedited)

Community Living Center Expansion

Project No: VA24614R0013

January 26, 2018

PREPARED FOR:

H.H.McGuire VA Medical Center

Richmond, VA

H. H. McGuire VA Medical Center Community Living Center Expansion

100% Bid Documents

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 00 0115 - 1

SECTION 00 0115

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

G‐000 COVER

G‐001 SHEET INDEX AND PROJECT DATA

LIFE SAFETY

LS‐100 LIFE SAFETY ‐ SMOKE COMPARTMENT PLAN

LS‐101 LIFE SAFETY ‐ OCCUPANCY PLAN

CIVIL

C‐101 CIVIL DOCUMENTS COVER SHEET

C‐102 GENERAL AND SPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION NOTES

C‐103 EXISITING CONDITIONS PLAN

C‐201 SITE AND GRADING PLAN

C‐202 SITE DETAILS

C‐301 LANDSCAPE / HARDSCAPE PLAN AND DETAILS

C‐401 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT COVER SHEET

C‐402 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DEMOLITION PLAN

C‐403 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL SITE PLAN

C‐404 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL NOTES

C‐405 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

C‐501 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

C‐502 PROPOSED DRAINAGE AREA MAP

C‐503 STORM DRAIN PROFILES AND COMPUTATIONS

C‐504 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT COMPUTATIONS

C‐505 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT COMPUTATIONS AND DETAILS

C‐506 OFFSITE DRAINAGE AREA MAP

C‐601 UTILITY PLAN AND STRUCTURE DETAILS

C‐602 UTILITIES PLAN DETAILS

C‐603 UTILITIES PLAN DETAILS

C‐604 UTILITIES PLAN DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S‐001 STRUCTURAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

S‐002 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

S‐003 LIVE LOAD DIAGRAMS

S‐004 FUTURE LIVE LOAD DIAGRAMS

S‐005 SLAB REINFORCING PLAN

S‐101a LEVEL 1 FOUNDATION AND FRAMING PLAN ‐ PART A

S‐101b LEVEL 1 FOUNDATION PLAN ‐ PART B

S‐102a ROOF FRAMING PLAN ‐ PART A

S‐102b ROOF FRAMING PLAN ‐ PART B

S‐103a INTERSTITIAL FRAMING PLAN ‐ PART A

S‐103b INTERSTITIAL FRAMING PLAN ‐ PART B

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 00 0115 - 2

S‐104 DEDUCT ALTERNATE #11

S‐201 TYPICAL FOUNDATION DETAILS

S‐202 FOUNDATION DETAILS

S‐203 FOUNDATION DETAILS

S‐301 COLUMN SCHEDULE AND TYPICAL FRAMING DETAILS

S‐302 BRACED FRAME ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

S‐303 FRAMING DETAILS

S‐304 FRAMING DETAILS

S‐305 FRAMING DETAILS

ARCHITECTURE

AD‐101a LEVEL 1 DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATION

AP‐150 CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLAN

AS‐100 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

A‐000 ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

A‐101 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A‐101a LEVEL 1 CONSTRUCTION PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

A‐101b LEVEL 1 CONSTRUCTION PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

A‐102 INTERSTITIAL FLOOR PLAN

A‐110 ROOF CONSTRUCTION PLAN

A‐120 SLAB DEPRESSION PLAN

A‐121a LEVEL 1 DIMENSION PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

A‐121b LEVEL 1 DIMENSION PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

A‐151a LEVEL 1 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

A‐151b LEVEL 1 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

A‐160 RCP ENLARGED PLANS AND DETAILS

A‐200 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A‐300 BUILDING SECTIONS

A‐301 BUILDING SECTIONS ‐ ELEV. & STAIR

A‐350 WALL SECTIONS ‐ KNUCKLE

A‐351 WALL SECTIONS ‐ KNUCKLE

A‐352 WALL SECTIONS ‐ KNUCKLE

A‐353 WALL SECTIONS ‐ EAST HOUSE

A‐354 WALL SECTIONS ‐ EAST HOUSE

A‐400 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS ‐ KNUCKLE

A‐401 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS ‐ HOUSE ENTRY

A‐402 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS ‐ HOUSE PUBLIC

A‐403 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS ‐ RESIDENT WING

A‐404 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS ‐ TOILETS

A‐500 PLAN DETAILS

A‐501 PLAN DETAILS

A‐502 DOOR AND WINDOW DETAILS

A‐510 SECTION DETAILS

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 00 0115 - 3

A‐511 SECTION DETAILS

A‐512 SECTION DETAILS

A‐520 MISC. INTERIOR DETAILS

A‐600 EXTERIOR BUILDING SYSTEMS

A‐605 INTERIOR PARTITION TYPES AND DETAILS

A‐610 DOOR SCHEDULE, TYPES AND DETAILS

A‐620 WINDOW SCHEDULE, TYPES AND DETAILS

A‐800 CASEWORK DETAILS

A‐801 CASEWORK DETAILS

A‐900 DEDUCT ALTERNATE #14 ‐ FOOTPRINT REDUCTION ‐ FLOOR PLAN AND RCP

A‐901

DEDUCT ALTERNATE #14 ‐ FOOTPRINT REDUCTION ‐ EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND

SECTIONS

A‐902 DEDUCT ALTERNATE #7 & #8 ‐ PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

INTERIOR DESIGN

I‐101a INTERIOR FINISH PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

I‐101b INTERIOR FINISH PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

I‐201a FLOOR PATTERN PLAN ‐ LEVEL 1 ‐ KNUCKLE

I‐201b FLOOR PATTERN PLAN ‐ LEVEL 1 ‐ EAST HOUSE

I‐400a INTERIOR ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

I‐400b INTERIOR ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE 2

I‐401 MATERIALS LIST

FIRE PROTECTION

FP001 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

FP101 LEVEL 1 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

FP102 LEVEL 1 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

FP201 INTERSTITIAL FIRE PROTECTION PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

FP202 INTERSTITIAL FIRE PROTECTION PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

MECHANICAL

MQ001 MECHANICAL NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

MQ002 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES ‐ AIR SIDE

MQ003 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES ‐ WATER SIDE

MQ004 MECHANICAL DETAILS ‐ AIR SIDE

MQ005 MECHANICAL DETAILS ‐ AIR SIDE

MQ006 MECHANICAL DETAILS ‐ WATER SIDE

MQ007 MECHANICAL DETAILS ‐ WATER SIDE

MQ008 MECHANICAL DETAILS ‐ SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

MQ009 MECHANICAL DETAILS ‐ SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

MQ010 MECHANICAL DETAILS ‐ POINTS LIST

MQ011 MECHANICAL DETAILS ‐ SYSTEM DIAGRAM

MD101 MECHANICAL EXISTING PLAN ‐ INTERSTITIAL PLAN

MH101 LEVEL 1 MECHANICAL CEILING PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

MH102 LEVEL 1 MECHANICAL CEILING PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 00 0115 - 4

MH201 INTERSTITIAL DUCTWORK PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

MH202 INTERSTITIAL DUCTWORK PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

MH401 MECHANCIAL EQUIPMENT ROOM 1N213 PLAN

MH402 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

MP100 WING R LOWER LEVEL MECHANICAL PLAN ‐ PIPING

MP101 INTERSTITIAL MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

MP102 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN ‐ 1ST FLOOR CONNECTION

PLUMBING

PQ001 PLUMBING SCHEDULES & ABBREVIATIONS

PQ002 PLUMBING DETAILS

PQ003 PLUMBING DETAILS

PQ004 PLUMBING DETAILS

PD101 SANITARY ‐ EXISTING ‐ LOWER LEVEL

PD201 WING R LOWER LEVEL ‐ DOMESTIC PIPING

PL101 LEVEL 1 SANITARY PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

PL102 LEVEL 1 SANITARY PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

PL201 INTERSTITIAL STORM PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

PL202 INTERSTITIAL STORM AND VENT PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

PL301 ROOF STORM PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

PL302 ROOF STORM PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

PL401 SANITARY, VENT & STORM ISOMETRIC

PP101 LEVEL 1 MEDICAL GAS PLAN ‐ KUNCKLE

PP102 LEVEL 1 MEDICAL PIPING PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

PP201 INTERSTITIAL DOMESTIC PIPING PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

PP202 INTERSTITIAL DOMESTIC PIPING PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

PP301 SANITARY, VENT & STORM ISOMETRIC

ELECTRICAL

EI001 ELECTRICAL NOTES

EI002 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

EI003 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP100 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL OVERALL PLAN AND SUBSTATION DETAILS

EP101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

EP102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

EP103 ELECTRICAL ONE LINE DIAGRAM

EL101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

EL102 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

EL201 INTERSTITIAL ELECTRICAL PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

EL202 INTERSTITIAL ELECTRICAL PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

EY101 ELECTRICAL LOW VOLTAGE PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

EY102 ELECTRICAL LOW VOLTAGE ‐ EAST HOUSE

EY201 INTERSTITIAL LOW VOLTAGE PLAN ‐ KNUCKLE

EY202 INTERSTITIAL LOW VOLTAGE PLAN ‐ EAST HOUSE

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EQUIPMENT

QF‐101a FFE FLOOR PLAN ‐ LEVEL 1 ‐ KNUCKLE

QF‐101b FFE FLOOR PLAN ‐ LEVEL 1 ‐ EAST HOUSE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME I

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 0115 - LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 0000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 3216.15 - PROJECT SCHEDULES

SECTION 01 3323 - SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

SECTION 01 3526 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 4219 - REFERENCE STANDARDS

SECTION 01 5816 - TEMPORARY INTERIOR SIGNAGE

SECTION 01 7419 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

SECTION 01 8111 - SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 9100 - GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 02 2100 - SITE SURVEYS

SECTION 02 4100 - DEMOLITION

SECTION 02 8211 - TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

SECTION 03 3000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 03 4500 - PRECAST ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

SECTION 04 0513 - MASONRY MORTARING

SECTION 04 0516 - MASONRY GROUTING

SECTION 04 2000 - UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

SECTION 05 1200 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

SECTION 05 3100 - STEEL DECKING

SECTION 05 4000 - COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

SECTION 05 5000 - METAL FABRICATIONS

SECTION 05 5100 - METAL STAIRS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

SECTION 06 1000 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 06 2000 - FINISH CARPENTRY

SECTION 06 4550 - SIMULATED WOOD TRIM

SECTION 06 6510 - SOLID SURFACE FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 07 0800 - FACILITY EXTERIOR CLOSURE COMMISSIONING

SECTION 07 1113 - BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

SECTION 07 1300 - SHEET WATERPROOFING

SECTION 07 2113 - THERMAL INSULATION

SECTION 07 2200 - ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

SECTION 07 2727 - FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS, VAPOR RETARDING

SECTION 07 4000 - ROOFING AND SIDING PANELS

SECTION 07 6000 - FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

SECTION 07 7100 - ROOF SPECIALTIES

SECTION 07 7200 - ROOF ACCESSORIES

SECTION 07 8100 - APPLIED FIREPROOFING

SECTION 07 8400 - FIRESTOPPING

SECTION 07 9200 - JOINT SEALANTS

SECTION 07 9513 - EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

SECTION 08 1113 - HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

SECTION 08 1400 - INTERIOR WOOD DOORS

SECTION 08 1710 - INTEGRATED DOOR ASSEMBLIES

SECTION 08 3113 - ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

SECTION 08 4113 - ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

SECTION 08 4413 - GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

SECTION 08 7100 - DOOR HARDWARE

SECTION 08 7113 - AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS

SECTION 08 8000 - GLAZING

SECTION 08 9000 - LOUVERS AND VENTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

SECTION 09 0516 - SUBSURFACE PREPARATION FOR FLOOR FINISHES

SECTION 09 0600 - SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES

SECTION 09 2216 - NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

SECTION 09 2900 - GYPSUM BOARD

SECTION 09 3013 - CERAMIC/PORCELAIN TILING

SECTION 09 5100 - ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

SECTION 09 6513 - RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

SECTION 09 6516 - RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

SECTION 09 6519 - RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

SECTION 09 6723.60 - RESINOUS (URETHANE AND EPOXY MORTAR) FLOORING (RES-6)

SECTION 09 6800 - CARPETING

SECTION 09 7216 - VINYL-COATED FABRIC WALL COVERINGS

SECTION 09 9100 - PAINTING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

SECTION 10 2600 - WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

SECTION 10 2800 - TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

SECTION 10 4413 - FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

NOT APPLICABLE

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

SECTION 12 2216 - DRAPERY TRACK AND ACCESSORIES

SECTION 12 3200 - MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK

SECTION 12 3600 - COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

VOLUME II

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 21 0511 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 21 0800 - COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

SECTION 21 1000 - WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

SECTION 21 1313 - WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

SECTION 22 0511 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

SECTION 22 0512 - GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 22 0519 - METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

SECTION 22 0523 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

SECTION 22 0711 - PLUMBING INSULATION

SECTION 22 0800 - COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS

SECTION 22 1100 - FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

SECTION 22 1123 - DOMESTIC WATER PUMPS

SECTION 22 1300 - FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

SECTION 22 1400 - FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE

SECTION 22 4000 - PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

SECTION 23 0511 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

SECTION 23 0541 - NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 23 0593 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

SECTION 23 0711 - HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION

SECTION 23 0800 - COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

SECTION 23 0923 - DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

SECTION 23 2113 - HYDRONIC PIPING

SECTION 23 2500 - HVAC WATER TREATMENT

SECTION 23 3100 - HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

SECTION 23 3400 - HVAC FANS

SECTION 23 3600 - AIR TERMINAL UNITS

SECTION 23 3700 - OUTLETS AND INLETS

SECTION 23 4000 - HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

SECTION 23 7300 - INDOOR CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

SECTION 23 8200 - CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

SECTION 23 8216 - AIR COILS

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

SECTION 25 1010 - ADVANCED UTILITY METERING SYSTEM

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

SECTION 26 0511 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

SECTION 26 0519 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

SECTION 26 0526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 0533 - RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 0800 - COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 0923 - LIGHTING CONTROLS

SECTION 26 2200 - LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

SECTION 26 2413 - DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS

SECTION 26 2416 - PANELBOARDS

SECTION 26 2511 - BUSWAYS

SECTION 26 2726 - WIRING DEVICES

SECTION 26 2911 - MOTOR CONTROLLERS

SECTION 26 2921 - ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SECTION 26 3526 – HARMONIC FILTERS

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 27 0511 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

SECTION 27 0526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

SECTION 27 0533 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

SECTION 27 0800 - COMMISSIONING OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

SECTION 27 1000 - STRUCTURED CABLING

VOLUME III

SECTION 27 1100 - COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS

SECTION 27 1500 - COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

SECTION 27 3100 - VOICE COMMUNICATIONS SWITCHING AND ROUTING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 27 3131 - VOICE COMMUNICATIONS SWITCHING AND ROUTING EQUIPMENT

- EXTENSION

SECTION 27 5116 - PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS

SECTION 27 5123 - INTERCOMMUNICATIONS AND PROGRAM SYSTEMS

SECTION 27 5223 - NURSE CALL AND CODE BLUE SYSTEMS

SECTION 27 5231 - SECURITY EMERGENCY CALL, DURESS ALARM, AND

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 27 5241 - MISCELLANEOUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 28 0500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 28 0513 - CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 28 0526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 28 0528.33 - CONDUITS AND BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

SECTION 28 0800 - COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS

SECTION 28 1300 - PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

SECTION 28 1316 - PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT

SECTION 28 1353 - SECURITY ACCESS DETECTION

SECTION 28 1600 - INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM

SECTION 28 2300 - VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

SECTION 28 2600 - ELECTRONIC PERSONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM

SECTION 28 3100 - DETECTION AND ALARM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 2000 - EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

SECTION 33 3000 - SANITARY SEWER UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 - TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 40 - PROCESS INTEGRATION

DIVISION 41 - MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 42 - PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 43 - PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION AND

STORAGE EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 44 - POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 45 - INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 46 - WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 48 - ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

SECTION 01 0000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for renovation and expansion of the Richmond Community Living Center as required by drawings and specifications.

Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer..

A. Offices of Huelat Davis, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

B. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the Resident Engineer.

C. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

D. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA designated “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

E. Training:

Job superintendent and foreman of individual subcontractors shall have 30 Hr OSHA construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by RE/COR acting as the Construction Safety Officer with input from the facility Construction Safety Committee. All other employees shall have 10 hr certification.

1. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated 9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section

1.2 STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL ITEM(S) Bidders shall affix prices for each of the following proposal items. Failure to do so shall be grounds for rejection of the bid as non-responsive. Award shall be made on the base proposal, but if proposals received for the Base Proposal exceed the funds available, award shall be made by acceptance of one of the Deduct Alternates, which are listed below in descending order of priority.

PROPOSAL ITEM 1, (Base Proposal): The base proposal shall include all work shown in the drawings and specifications. Work includes general construction, asbestos abatement, alterations, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, equipment/fixtures, utility systems, water storage facilities, finishes and temporary and permanent fences and construction barriers.

Contract Completion Time: 365 Calendar Days

Proposal Bid Item 1: $_________________________

PROPOSAL ITEM 2: Same as Proposal Item 1 except delete: all work of “Deduct Alternate #1 through 11” as specified on the contract drawings and/or specifications and below.

Deduct 1: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.A and Drawings QF-101a and QF-101b

Deduct 2: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.B and Drawings A-402, QF-101a and QF-101b

Deduct 3: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.C.

Deduct 4: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.D and Drawings I-400a, I-400b, I-401 Deduct 5: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.E and Drawing A-200 in

Material Key and A-600.

Deduct 6: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.F.

Deduct 7: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.G and Drawings A-101b and A-902 Deduct 8: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.H and Drawings A-101b, A-502, and A-902 Deduct 9: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.I and Drawing A-401 Deduct 10: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.J and Drawings A-400, I-101b, I201b Deduct 11: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.K and Drawings A-900, A-301

Contract Completion Time: 348 Calendar Days

Proposal Item 2: $____________________________

PROPPOSAL ITEM 3: Same as Bid Item 2 except delete: all work of “Deduct

Alternate #12” as specified on the contract drawings and/or specifications and below.

Deduct 12: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.L and Drawings A-300, A-350, A-351, A-352, A-353 & A354

Contract Completion Time: 335 Calendar Days

Proposal Item 3: $____________________________

PROPOSAL ITEM 4: Same as Bid Item 3 except delete; all work of “Deduct Alternate #13” as specified on the contract drawings and/or specifications and below.

Deduct 13: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.M and Drawings A-101b and A-151b

Contract Completion Time: 330 Calendar Days

Proposal Item 4: $____________________________

PROPOSAL ITEM 5: Same as Bid Item 4 except delete; all work of “Deduct Alternate #14” as specified on the contract drawings and/or specifications and below.

Deduct 14: Reference Specification 010000-1.3.N and Drawings A-900, A-901 and A-902

Contract Completion Time: 320 Calendar Days

Proposal Item 5: $____________________________

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF DEDUCT ALTERNATES

A. Deduct Alternate #1: Building Accessories

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated with the following accessories: Mirrors (3T07), fire extinguisher cabinets (1F01), towel bars (3T10), and TV wall mounts (2S04). This alternate does not include infrastructure needed for the proper installation of these items. (Backing, mounting etc.)

B. Deduct Alternate #2: Kitchen and Fireplace Equipment/Finishes

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated with the installation of kitchen appliances (1C10, 1C11, 2C01) and electric fireplace unit (2S05). Decorative Fireplace surround, and finishes are also to be removed. Refer to Sheet A901 for elevation. This alternate does not include infrastructure needed for the proper operation of these items (i.e., power, data, etc.)

C. Deduct Alternate #3: Lighting Controls

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated with occupancy sensor lighting switches. Replace with standard wall switches. Also see notes on the electrical drawings for description of this item.

D. Deduct Alternate #4: Finishes

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated to: replace Solid surface countertops with Plastic laminate; replace “Stonehard” manufacturer floor (RUF) and base (IRUF) with Sheet Vinyl (SV-1) Flooring and Integral Base; replace “Spectrim” wall protection system products with “Construction Specialties Group” Equal.

E. Deduct Alternate #5: Composite Metal Panels

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated with exterior, Composite Metal Panel System. Replace with brick to be installed in the same plane as the brick currently specified. Refer to WS-1 and WS-3 on page A-600.

F. Deduct Alternate #6: Reduction in millwork

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated with permanently installed millwork which does not contain plumbing fixtures. This includes base cabinets, countertops, upper cabinets, wardrobes, shelving, rummage bin, storage planter, and reception desks. This alternate does not include infrastructure needed for proper installation of these items (backing, electrical etc.)

G. Deduct Alternate #7: Flatten out Patient room Façade

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated to create the patient room façade recesses and window projections. See drawing pages A-902 for alternate enlarged plan, elevations, and section.

Also see notes on the structural drawings for description of this item.

H. Deduct Alternate #8: East Porch and Fence/Gate

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated with the construction of the covered porch on the east side of the building.

All structure, foundations, skin, soffit, roof, and exterior finishes included. See drawing page A-902 for alternate enlarged plan, elevation, and roof plan. This alternate does not include the porch’s exterior slab on grade, or exterior wall and associated windows / door.

Reference wall sections located on the south façade of the building for construction details.

I. Deduct Alternate #9: Living Room Interior Clerestory Windows

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated with the construction of the clerestory windows between the living room and the nurse touch down area. Replace with gypsum board header.

J. Deduct Alternate #10: Patient Room Entry Accessories

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated with the construction of the patient room mailboxes located in each of the patient room alcoves. Also remove all decorative wall sconces and their power supply / switching /conduit.

K. Deduct Alternate #11: Patient Toilet Room Finishes

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated with the application of porcelain and glass tile on the toilet room walls.

Replace with Paint on green-board.

L. Deduct Alternate #12: Interstitial Floor

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated to replace concrete on the metal deck for the interstitial space floor with cover board. Included in this alternate is the addition of spray on fireproofing to meet the required 1 hour rating on this horizontal surface.

M. Deduct Alternate #13: Resident Rooms 5 & 8

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated with interior construction of Resident Rooms 5 and 8, and expand adjacent Multi-Purpose Rooms and all associated finishes. Not included in this alternate are plumbing rough ins for all fixtures and slab depressions for showers. See notes on architectural and interiors plans, reflected ceiling plans, and equipment plans.

N. Deduct Alternate #14: Reduction In Footprint of Connector and Knuckle

Remove the provision of all material and labor associated to construct The stair shaft, elevator shaft, service corridor and offices, as shown on drawing pages A-900 and A-901 Also see notes and details on the structural and MEP drawings for descriptions of this item. The reduced footprint will still include the interstitial space above.

See architectural sheet A900 for interior finishes changes.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. The contractor is responsible for downloading any and all required sets of construction documents from the web site designated by the Contracting Officer in the Solicitation. All associated costs of printing and distribution after award will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Contractor are furthermore responsible for assuring that any construction document package used for bidding or construction is complete and up-to-date.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Security Plan:

The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

1. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

Security Procedures:

General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

5. Key Control:

The General Contractor shall install cipher type locksets on all doors installed in construction partitions and on doors used to access interstitial, mechanical and electrical spaces. Cipher locks shall include a combination keypad for access by contractor employees, as well as, a key override for VA access. Key override shall accept a BEST removable core matching the hospitals keying system.

6. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 7100, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

Document Control:

Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

7. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

8. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project.

Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

9. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

10. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

11. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

12. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the EDMS system.

a. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

Motor Vehicle Restrictions

Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

13. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only if allowed by the VA Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

1. E84-2009 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

3. 10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

4. 30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

5. 51B-2009 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

6. 70-2011 National Electrical Code

7. 101-2012 Life Safety Code

8. 241-2009 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

9. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

10. 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

11. VHA Directive 2005-007

Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Engineer and Facility Safety Manager for review for compliance with VHA Directive 2005-007, NFPA 101 and NFPA 241.Prior to beginning work, all employees of the contractor and/or any subcontractors shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc.

Provide documentation to the Resident Engineer that all construction workers have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

B. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

C. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

D. Temporary Construction Partitions:

Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board on both sides of metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

1. Install one-hour and two-hour temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.

2. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section

07 8400, FIRESTOPPING.

Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

E. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with Project Engineer and facility Safety Manager.

F. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Engineer and facility Safety Manager.

G. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

H. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

I. [Standpipes: Install and extend standpipes up with each floor in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 and NFPA 241.] [Do not charge wet standpipes subject to freezing until weather protected.]

J. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with Project Engineer and facility Safety Manager. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the Resident Engineer.

Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with Project Engineer and facility Safety Manager.

L. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Project Engineer. Obtain permits from facility Safety Manager at least 24 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

M. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Engineer and facility Safety Manager.

N. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

O. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

P. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

Q. If required, submit documentation to the Resident Engineer that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

A. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

B. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Resident Engineer.

D. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

E. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

1. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

F. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved:

G. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

H. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident Engineer with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, Resident Engineer and Contractor, as follows:

I. Phase I: All "New construction" (that which lie outside of the existing building boundary) shall be completed in phase 1. RE: sheet AP150 for phasing drawings

J. Phase II: All work to grant access to "New Construction" as shown on sheet AP150, to complete after owner has deemed access to new building acceptable.

Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

K. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade.

Remove the fence when directed by Resident Engineer.

L. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

1. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

2. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc.

of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer.

3. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Resident Engineer.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Directors prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS

FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

4. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to Resident Engineer, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

5. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

6. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Resident Engineer.

7. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

8. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

1. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the Resident Engineer.

Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Resident Engineer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

2.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Resident Engineer and a representative of VA Supply Service, of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of buildings.

1. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

2. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

3. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and Resident Engineer.

Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of Resident Engineer and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

B. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Resident Engineer together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures;

and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

1. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

2. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.9 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group as specified here. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Resident Project Engineer and Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section

01 3323, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

1. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality.

In addition:

The RE and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by Resident Engineer. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

3. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the Resident Engineer. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

Provide dust proof one-hour and two-hour temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain…